South Carolina

In the eighteenth century, South Carolina emerged as a prominent centre for skilled furniture makers from England, Scotland, and Europe, with Charleston at the forefront. The affluent planter class in the region drove a strong demand for fine craftsmanship, while the importation of objects, ideas, and artisans shaped evolving cabinetmaking traditions. Surviving furniture from Charleston and the Lowcountry includes pieces crafted by Huguenot artisans, who were among the first settlers in the area.

Towns with related maker records

Charleston

18th century Charleston

British and Irish furniture makers played a significant role in designs and styles of the region's distinctive furniture style. These immigrant craftspeople contributed to Charleston's reputation as a major port and cultural hub of Early American decorative arts.